Security Operations: Be the Front Line of Defense

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Thinking about a Career in Security Operations? Follow this Path.n

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nSecurity operations professionals are the first to sound the alarm onnintrusion attempts by bad actors. Organizations rely on them fornsecurity monitoring, security incident management, vulnerabilitynmanagement, security device management and network flow monitoring.n

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nAre you ready for a career in security operations? ISC2, creator of thenleading advanced cybersecurity certification, the CISSP, recommendsnthese specific steps.n

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n1. Become an ISC2 Candidate.Begin your journey bynjoining ISC2, the world’s leading cybersecurity professionalnorganization, more than 500,000 members, associates and candidatesnstrong. As part of theirnnOne Million Certified in Cybersecuritynnpledge to help close the workforce gap, you’ll be able to access freenOfficial ISC2 Online Self-Paced Training for Certified in Cybersecuritynentry-level certification and a free exam. Candidates can also tap anfull range of benefits, including 20% off online training and up to 50%noff textbooks. Sign up nownto get your first year free.

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n2. Start your journey toward SSCP certification.nnSystems Security Certified Practitionernn(SSCP) certification demonstrates you have the knowledge and skills tonimplement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using informationnsecurity policies and procedures. You’re key to protecting thenconfidentiality, integrity and availability of data for individuals andnorganizations.n

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nnTo qualify for the SSCPnn, candidates must have a minimum of one-year full-time experience in onenor more of the seven domains of the current SSCP Exam Outline. Earning anpost-secondary degree (bachelors or masters) in computer science,ninformation technology (IT) or related fields may satisfy up to one yearnof the required experience. Part-time work and internships may alsoncount towards the experience requirement.n

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nIf you don’t yet have the required experience to become an SSCP, you cannbecome annnAssociate of ISC2nnafter successfully passing the SSCP exam. You will then have two yearsnto earn the experience needed for SSCP certification.n

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n3. Keep learning. Security operations never stand still. It’s a constantly evolving fieldnthat requires continuing education to stay in front cyberthreats and onntop of trends. Professionals can choose from a variety of flexiblenlearning options, including:

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nnISC2 Certificatesnnturn a laser focus on specific subject matters. And with coursewarencreated on the hottest topics by cybersecurity’s most respectedncertifying body, you’re assured the most current and relevant content.nChoose from online instructor-led or self-paced education with contentncreated by industry experts:n

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nOnline Instructor-Led*
n• Prerecorded lessons led by an ISC2 Authorized Instructor
n• Instruction that complements self-paced content
n• Digital badges upon passing certificate assessments
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nOnline Self-Paced
n• Online learning at your own pace
n• Videos available for download on demand
n• Digital badges upon passing certificate assessmentsn

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n*Online instructor-led only available for select certificates.n

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nnISC2 Security Administration and Operations Certificatesnnfocus on the knowledge and skills needed to install, administer andntroubleshoot security solutions. Online on-demand certificates include:n

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• n Responding to a Breachn
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• n Malware Analysisn
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• n Crowdsourced Securityn
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• n Cryptographyn
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nnISC2 Security Operations Skill-Buildersnnwill help you learn valuable skills as you pursue a career in securitynoperations. Grow what you know with short-format learning designed tonfit your busy schedule.n

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nA career in security operations provides the opportunity to make ansignificant impact on the world. Qualified professionals arenindispensable to organizations, safeguarding their information andnsystems. See yourself in security operations and get started today.n

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